THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

Always think on the bright side--no matter what life brings to your day. You'll gain a treasure within your soul that no worry or hardship can ever take away. Isaac Purcell

RECIPES AND CRAFTS

The labels shown below will take you to posts with recipes and a few craft ideas that I've included in my daily entries.

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THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the windowand the day is drab and dreary,And I'm trying to console myselfby thinking something cheeryI know it's simply horribleto get in such a slumpAnd I also know it's up to me to get across the humpAnd I realize I'm selfishto mention this to youFor, gee, you might be feelinga little 'low-down' toobut often when I feel like thisI tell myself it's trueThat I am not the only onewho feels 'low-down and blue'And just knowing there are otherswho feel the way I doRenews my sinking spirit and keeps me smiling throughand know that it's naturalto take a 'spirit-dive'Provides the spunk and courageto hang on and surviveAnd while there are a lot of moodsthat we can drive awayby looking on the BRIGHT SIDEin all we do and say,There also is a lonelinessthat God meant us to feelBut, gee, it sure is mighty hardto know which one is realAnd I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'who never saw the sunAnd just complained that every daywas such a dreary one.But I know that all the dark daysare just part of God's planWe should accept them graciouslyand do the best we can...So I'll just keep on tryingfor I know it's 'Gospel true'there never was a cloud so darkthe sun could not shine through!by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal. The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share. In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about 'the bright side'.'On Ya'-ma

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ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

The comfortable and comforting people are those who look upon the bright side of life; gathering its roses and sunshine and makingthe most that happens seem the best.Dorothy Dix

About Me

Thursday, August 11, 2016

For Thursday, August 11th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2016

42 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:33 am

Sunset: 8:32 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

It’s Son and Daughter Day which is the perfect opportunity to set aside some time to reflect on the joy that children bring to your life. Whether sons and daughters are young or old, teenagers or toddlers, the bond between parent and child is like no other on earth and this annual celebration ensures the miracle of bringing new life into the world is never forgotten. The best gift to give on Son and Daughter Day is the gift of time.

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.

Joyce Brothers

I have a large family, 6 sons and 1 daughter and love them all so much. They are all grown now with homes and families of their own. I’m a proud mom and am happy to say they are all wonderful adults, but you never stop being a parent no matter how old your children are. I’m thankful for all of them and the joy they bring into my life.

Having a happy family starts with giving the gift of time to each other. As important as shared experiences are for adults, they are even more important for children. The gift of time is the one gift you can never get back or take back.

I hope you all have a GREAT day. Happy Thursday !

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!

It’s Raspberry Tart Day!

The month of August seems to be all about raspberries so here’s another recipe to help you celebrate !

Lemon Custard Tart with Raspberries

1 pie shell

1/2 lemon, zest removed with a grater

2/3 cup sugar

2 large eggs

4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

2 tablespoons sour cream

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries

Preheat oven to 375, and place rack in center of oven.

Place the sugar and lemon zest in a food processor and mince until the zest is as fine as the sugar. Add the eggs, butter, and sour cream and blend for 1 minute. Add the lemon and orange juice just to combine. Pour the filling into the prebaked pastry shell.

Place on a baking sheet and bake until the center is softly set, but not firm, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

This tart can remain at room temperature for several hours before serving. Up to 2 hours before serving, cover with washed and dried berries.

This is a new recipe which I’ve yet to try. Still not turning the oven on here.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.

Desmond Tutu

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

4123. for children, I do appreciate mine

4124. for time, it’s a precious gift

4125. for my air conditioner, it’s really had a work out this summer.

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!